PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Seoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeyo Molero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Seoul
vs
Molero

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Seoul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yeyo Molero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Molero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seoul is trying to get back to half guard.
Seoul manages to get back to half guard.
Seoul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seoul trying to hold on to Molero's head to control him but Molero postures up.

Seoul looking for submissions off his back.

Seoul is defending against the submission attempts here by Molero.
Seoul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Molero is working away from the top position though.
Molero wants to control but Seoul is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seoul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Seoul looking for submissions off his back.
Molero is looking to stall here but Seoul recovers full guard.
Molero is looking to work some ground and pound but Seoul has wrist control.
Molero looking to sit in guard and control but Seoul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Seoul passes into half guard.
Molero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seoul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molero tries to roll over but Seoul keeps him under control.
Molero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Seoul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seoul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Molero defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seoul seems to be working for a kimura but Molero defends the submission attempt.

Seoul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molero is just riding it out for now. Seoul eventually gives up the hold.

Seoul is looking for a kimura but Molero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seoul to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seoul wants to pass the guard but Molero is defending well.
Seoul is looking to take a break and control but Molero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Molero is defending against the submission attempts here by Seoul.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molero is trying to maintain the position but Seoul is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Seoul dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Molero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seoul lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Yeyo Molero has been cut.
Seoul shoots for a double leg takedown but Molero sprawls well. He's pushed Seoul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seoul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Molero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Molero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Seoul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molero leaves Seoul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seoul fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Seoul closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Molero pulls guard.
Seoul throws a big elbow that misses.
Seoul throws a big right hand that misses.
Molero pulls Seoul in close to prevent any damage.
Seoul won't allow Molero to get back to his feet.
Molero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seoul is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yeyo Molero.

Seoul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Molero is trying to defend but Seoul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Seoul seems to be working for a kimura but Molero defends the submission attempt.

Seoul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molero is staying active underneath Seoul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Seoul wants to control from the top but Molero keeps moving.

Seoul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Molero dives on top into guard.
Molero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molero trying to control but Seoul is working from the bottom.
Seoul throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Seoul looking for a sweep. Not yet Seoul, not yet.
Molero wants to control from the top but Seoul keeps moving.

Seoul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seoul wants to sweep here but Molero controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seoul will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Seoul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yeyo Molero's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Molero doesn't manage to clinch there - Seoul circles away.
Molero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seoul defends it nicely.
Molero slaps away a takedown attempt from Seoul, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Seoul clinches up with Molero and pushes him back against the cage.
Seoul fails to pull guard.
Molero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seoul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molero smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Seoul. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Seoul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molero keeping moving, preventing Seoul from controlling successfully.
Seoul is looking to work some ground and pound but Molero has wrist control.
Seoul trying to control but Molero is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jin Seoul just wasn't active enough.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seoul.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seoul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Molero is trying to defend but Seoul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Seoul is working for a kimura but Molero is defending it quite comfortably.
Seoul passes into side control, despite Molero's attempt to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seoul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Molero can't do much from the bottom here.
Molero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seoul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Molero wants to control but Seoul is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seoul is trying to control. Molero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Molero wants to improve his position but Seoul is controlling well.
Molero is not content to let Seoul control the position.
Molero trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Seoul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seoul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Jin Seoul!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jin Seoul!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jin Seoul!

Jin Seoul wins by unanimous decision!